Structural Engineering Technician

Vision Point Systems, Inc; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with company matching

Paid Training and Professional Develop

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Vision Point Systems, Inc. is seeking a skilled NDT Inspector to support Navy structural inspections of hulls, decks, and tanks. The role requires VT/UT/MT/PT training, ability to read ship drawings, and to produce inspection records and thickness maps. Travel up to 50% and on-site work at Philadelphia Navy offices are expected.

The position offers full-time employment with comprehensive benefits and DoD clearance eligibility, plus opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Structural/Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent, or 5+ years Navy ship-structure experience.
• Experience evaluating, inspecting, maintaining, or repairing Navy ship structures.
• Knowledge of steel and aluminum ship construction and corrosion mechanisms.
• Ability to read Navy ship drawings, weld symbols, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and document hull plating, decks, bulkheads, frames, and tanks.
• Identify corrosion, pitting, metal loss, cracking, and weld discontinuities.
• Perform NDT within qualification; prepare thickness maps and records.
• Coordinate access and schedules with Navy personnel and shipyards.
• Prepare inspection reports and escalate significant findings to engineers and Navy client.

Skills

NDT inspection

UT thickness mapping

Navy drawings

CAD software

Education

Associate degree in Structural/Mechanical Engineering Tech

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

• Inspect and document the condition of hull plating, decks, bulkheads, stiffeners, frames, foundations, tanks, voids, and other ship structures.

• Identifyand document corrosion, pitting, metal loss, cracking, deformation, weld discontinuities, and deterioration affecting structuralcondition.

• Perform assigned NDTwithin the limits of current method-specific qualification and certification, using approved procedures and applicable acceptance criteria.

• Collect ultrasonic thickness measurements and prepare thickness maps, inspection sketches, photographs, and traceable records of structural deficiencies.

• Read ship structural drawings, weld symbols, scantlings, repair details, and technical specifications; verify installed conditions against drawings.

• Assistengineers with structural evaluations, repair scopes, inspection plans, and recommendations for follow-up testing or corrective action.

• Prepare clear inspection reports, technical summaries, and client briefings; promptly elevate significant findings to the responsible engineer and Navy client.

• Coordinate access, inspection schedules, and work priorities with Navy personnel, ship’s force, shipyards, and maintenance organizations.

• Maintain inspection equipment, calibration records, test data, and document revision control; follow shipboard and shipyard safety requirements.

• Associate degree+ 2 yrs experiencein Structural Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Marine Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.

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• Minimum of five (5) years of directly relevant experience evaluating, inspecting,maintaining, or repairing U.S. Navy ship structures.

• Working knowledge of steel and aluminum ship construction, structural members, welding, corrosion mechanisms, and common structural damage.

• Experience interpreting Navy ship drawings and specifications and producingaccurateinspection records and technical reports.

• Documented NDTtraining applicable to ship structures, including the core methods listed below. Must obtain andmaintainemployer certification for assigned methods before independently performing or accepting examinations.

• Ability to communicate professionally and work directly with the Navy client while coordinating technical issues with the company’s engineering team.

• Ability to travel 50% of the time and work on site inthe PhiladelphiaNavy offices when not traveling.

• Ability to access shipboard spaces, climb ladders, and work in tanks, voids, and other confined spaces when authorized, with required training and protective equipment.

• Must be able to obtain andmaintaina DoD Secret Security Clearance.Requires US Citizenship.

Required Training/Working Knowledge

Core training for this position includes the following methods and Navy-specific applications. Required qualification scope will be matched to assigned work.

• Visual Testing (VT): Structural and weld examination, weld gauges, surface condition assessment, discontinuity recognition, and inspection documentation.

• Ultrasonic Testing (UT) for Thickness Measurement: Equipment setup, calibration, thickness gauging, corrosion mapping, and evaluation of measurement limitations on pitted or coated ship structures.

Desired Training/Skills

• Magnetic Particle Testing (MT): Surface and near-surface crack detection in ferromagnetic steel structures and welds, including techniqueselectionandindicationinterpretation.

• Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT): Surface-breaking discontinuity detection in nonporous materials, including aluminum and nonmagnetic structural components and welds.

• Navy Procedure and Acceptance Criteria Training: Applicable contract-invoked NAVSEA requirements, including T9074-AS-GIB-010/271, approved inspection procedures, reporting, and the acceptance standards specified for the work.

• Training in, ordemonstratedworking knowledge of, Naval Ships’ Technical Manual (NSTM) Chapter 100, Hull Structures. Experience applying NSTM Chapter 100 requirements and guidance to shipboard structural inspections, condition assessments, identification and documentation of structural deterioration, and development of recommendations foradditionalevaluation or repair is highly desired.

• Training in, ordemonstratedworking knowledge of, the structural inspection and assessment requirements contained in the Corrosion Control Assessment and Maintenance (CCAM) Manual. Experience applying CCAM requirements to shipboard structural assessments, including identification, characterization, and documentation of corrosion, pitting, section loss, and other structural deficiencies, is highly desired.

• Current orpreviousemployer-issued Level II certifications in VT, UT, MT, and/or PT, supported by training and experience records.

• Ultrasonic angle-beam weld examination training; phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) training and qualification for applicable structural weld examinations.

• Eddy Current Testing (ET) training for applicable surface-crack inspections, especially aluminum structures; radiographic interpretation training where review of weld radiographs is assigned.

• Experience assessing Navy ship tanks, voids, hull structures, and weld repairs during maintenance availabilities or dry-docking.

• Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks and with digital inspection reporting, thickness mapping, and maintenance tracking systems.

• Familiarity with applicable NAVSEA welding and inspection requirements and Navy maintenance documentation; AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential is a plus.

• Ability to recognize whenadditionaltesting or engineering review is needed and to support repair verification under approved procedures.

Qualification and Safety Training

Training completion alone does not authorize independent NDT work. Personnel must satisfy applicable documented experience, examinations, vision testing, and employer certification requirements under the employer’s written practice and contract-invoked NAVSEA requirements. Level II qualification isrequiredfor assigned methods involving independent interpretation and evaluation. Prior certifications are subject to employer review and applicable recertification requirements.

Before field assignments, complete applicableshipboardand shipyard safety training, including confined-space entrant or attendant training as assigned, fall protection, hazard communication, and respiratory protection whenrequired. Follow site-specific access and entry authorization procedures.

Full-time employees with Vision Point Systems qualify for a generous benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance (1× annual salary)

• Short- and Long-Term Disability

• 401(k) with company matching

• Paid Training and Professional Development

• Flexible work hours (when projectand clientschedules permit)

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.